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22 Sep

Need to Rotate a 10,000 lb. Load 90 Degrees in 8 Seconds?

by Alba Manufacturingalba, Alba Manufacturing, CDLR, conveyor, chain driven live roller conveyor

One of our largest systems integrators came to us with a challenge. What’s the best way to rotate a 10,000 lb. load, 90 degrees in 8 seconds, on an assembly line, with easy access?

The end user assembles 17’ x 6’ x 7’ roof top units for restaurants and businesses. The main production line consists of CDLR (Chain Driven Live Roller) Conveyors. Another important requirement – engineering a solution to enable assemblers to walk between the two conveyors to work on the top, front and back sides of the unit.

16 Aug

Challenge: Convey a Pallet in a -10°F Environment

by Alba ManufacturingAlba Manufacturing, alba, through-frame transfers, TFT, drag chain conveyor, CDLR

A systems integrator/partner network member contacted Alba with a unique application. The requirement – create a pallet transfer and drag chain conveyor system operating in a minus 10°F environment to use in conjunction with a robot palletizing cell. The conveyed product: a four-way, 40" x 48" GMA (Grocery Manufacturer Association) Pallet with a 2,200 lbs. maximum weight per pallet.

20 Jul

What Pre-Engineering Means to You

by Alba ManufacturingAlba Manufacturing, alba, pre-engineering, Alba Partner Network, APN

When we work with our Partner Network, there are three things that each member needs regardless of the application – affordability, an excellent lead time and superior quality. Fortunately, Alba manufactures the industry’s toughest and most rugged pallet handling conveyor. Why is this important? It saves our customers grief and angst. Because of our durability, end users have fewer maintenance headaches. Our conveyor is built to take abuse.We stand behind our quality with a two-year warranty on all our conveyors.